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Tom Barkin

Speech

How Do Small Towns Grow?

May 20, 2025

President Tom Barkin discusses the hurdles to and potential for growth in rural communities.

graduation caps tossed in the air

May 16, 2025 | Speech

Vance-Granville Community College Commencement Address

President Tom Barkin shares advice with the graduating class at Vance-Granville Community College.

Vance-Granville Community College Commencement Ceremony
Main Campus
Henderson, North Carolina

President Tom Barkin

May 13, 2025 | News

Richmond Fed's Barkin to Speak May 20 in Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke
Roanoke, VA

President Tom Barkin speaking at the University of Richmond's commencement speech.

May 11, 2025 | Speech

University of Richmond Commencement: Navigating Life's Ups and Downs

President Tom Barkin delivers the 2025 Main Commencement address at the University of Richmond.

University of Richmond Commencement Ceremony
Robins Center
Richmond, Virginia

Beige book cover

April 23, 2025 | News

Beige Book

Board of Governors building

April 9, 2025 | News

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 18–19, 2025

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee released the minutes of the most recent FOMC meeting.

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